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Gutter survey in Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex
Wondering about the gutter at a property in Wivelsfield Green? We carry out gutter surveys in Wivelsfield Green and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Cracked or loose downpipes
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Wivelsfield Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Wivelsfield Green
Gutters are normally fixed to fascia boards, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Water that overflows for long enough can rot timber fascias and mark the soffits underneath. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t test for asbestos, so we flag anything that might contain it for a specialist asbestos surveyor to check. If you’re worried about overflowing eaves gutters and gutters that have fallen out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on parapet and box gutters, valley gutters and eaves gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Wivelsfield Green are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Get small faults like a dripping joint or loose downpipe sorted quickly. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Wivelsfield Green
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside, because there’s no outer edge for it to spill over. Lead is also a target for theft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Joints that drip after rain
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Towns and villages near Wivelsfield Green
What else we do in Wivelsfield Green
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wivelsfield Green
The wider area around Wivelsfield Green has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wivelsfield Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Wivelsfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide gutter surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wivelsfield Green. Wivelsfield Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
All of RH17 is covered for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Wivelsfield Green, we cover Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Wivelsfield Green
In Wivelsfield Green, that means homes and buildings near The Cock Inn. Wivelsfield Green’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Wivelsfield Green
I let a flat near Wivelsfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Wivelsfield Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan though problems often show up after heavy rain.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No. We don’t test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and we check for exactly that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What a gutter survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the gutter, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wivelsfield Green
- Fascias and soffits
- Eaves gutters
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
Prices for gutter surveys in Wivelsfield Green
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.